1. 2011-2012 Registration

2. RBV Counselors Mrs. BerryA – C Ms. GalassoD – H Mr. ReskaI – M Mr. RotyN – O & ELD Ms. FellarsP – S Mrs. CrossT – Z

3. VUSD Graduation Requirements Complete 220 credits Pass both sections of the California State High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

4. English40 credits History40 credits Mathematics (must complete Algebra and Geometry) 30 credits Physical Education (includes Health) 30 credits Physical Science10 credits Biological Science10 credits Visual & Performing Arts OR 10 credits World Language Electives 50 credits Total220 credits VUSD Graduation Requirements

7. Three years Fifty credits

8. Registration Timeline Counselors present critical registration information to students in assembly February 24 th – 11 th grade March 10 th – 10 th grade April 14 th – 9 th grade Course recommendations are submitted by teachers before each registration period. Individual registration and academic planning meeting with students during school day. Month of MarchCurrent 11 th Graders Month of April Current 10 th Graders Month of MayCurrent 9 th Graders

9. Registration Materials Students must bring all completed and signed forms to registration meeting (if applicable):  Course Request Form – this is for courses that require signatures. ATHLETICS!!!!  T.A. Form (11 th and 12 th Grade only)  Course Waiver – needed if student elects to take course that is not recommended or has not fulfilled prerequisite.  ASB and/or Yearbook Application Students must select elective course choices with at least 2 alternative choices.

10. Registration Info Course catalog and registration information available on the RBV Counseling website at www.rbvhs.org. Catalog is available ONLINE ONLY. www.rbvhs.org See page 4 and 14 in the catalog for more information on UC/CSU and NCAA subject requirements.

11. Reminders NO SUMMER SCHOOL!!!!! Honors classes do not need to be taken in block. (except incoming 9 th graders). Early Assessment Program(EAP) – 11 th graders should take EAP test on Tuesday, March 8 th. Sign up with English teacher. Must make up “D’s” in core CSU/UC subjects…student should see counselor for exceptions.

12. College Admission Test CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing Private and Out of State Schools: check individual admission requirements Community College: No SAT or ACT required. Community College placement test required. (We encourage everyone to take the EAP with your English class during CST testing). See RBV Counseling web page for more info

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